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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Classroom Course inc Exam

By Manchester Wine School

The WSET Level 2 Wine award course is suitable for anybody who has a serious interest in wine and wishes to broaden their knowledge in a structured way.  The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification. Through a combination of tasting and theory you will explore the factors that impact the style and quality of wine and learn how to describe wines with confidence. What the course covers Wine Tasting: Taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Food and Wine Matching: You will learn about the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully Wine Service and Storage: Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and recognise common faults found in wines Labelling: Learn how to decode and understand labels Factors influencing the Style of Wine: Study the factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine in the vineyard and winery Grape Varieties: You'll learn about the styles of wines produced by the key international red and white grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah/Shiraz) as well as the styles of wines made with 22 regionally important grape varieties grown in 70 wine regions (GI's) around the world Sparkling and Fortified wines: You will be taught how grape varieties and winemaking processes influence the style of wines in these two key wine categories Key Wine-Producing regions of the World: Learn about the main styles of wines from the key wine-producing regions. France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, USA, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa Examination: The 1 hour, 50 multiple-choice question exam is taken in the afternoon of the final day of the course and the exam fee is included in the course cost. A mark of 55% required to pass. Certification: All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin. N.B. In addition to classroom teaching, students are expected to complete around 12 hours of private study in their own time. No prior wine knowledge is required however the course builds upon the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines course. It is not essential to complete Level 1 to join the Level 2 course but if you are a complete beginner you may wish to consider this option. We recommend you read the course specification document HERE for full details of the content, structure and assessment criteria. Any questions please get in touch. The course fee includes All WSET course materials including; Looking Behind the Label course manual, Study Guide, Specification book, and SAT ® Tasting Card Approx 40 delicious wines to taste including Champagne & Port The use of professional ISO tasting glasses 3 days of professional WSET tuition by a WSET Certified tutor Teaching of the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT) ® which will enable you to analyse wines objectively and consistently Registration with WSET and all examination fees Internationally-recognised certificate and pin badge upon successful completion Practice multiple choice questions provided FREE OF CHARGE Comprehensive student support outside of class time should you have any questions before, during and after the course VAT at 20% (VAT receipt can be provided on request) Special Educational Needs Please make us aware if you have a condition that may mean you qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia. Funding Funding for this course is available:  DEVELOP is the educational programme of The Drinks Trust, the drinks and hospitality industry charity. DEVELOP offers fully funded training and skills courses, delivered by industry-leading providers for people already working, or with an ambition to work, in the drinks and hospitality industry. Manchester Wine School has partnered with The Drinks Trust to bring courses free of charge to eligible students. All of the WSET courses are available for funding with DEVELOP. To learn more please visit the Drinks Trust website HERE Criteria of eligibility for DEVELOP funding: must be 18 or over, eligible to work in the UK, have a National Insurance Number, and be earning less than £26k/pa

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Classroom Course inc Exam
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£455

AAT Level 1 Award in Business Skills

By London School of Science and Technology

The CAIA Association is a global professional body dedicated to creating greater alignment, transparency, and knowledge for all investors, with a specific emphasis on alternative investments. Course Overview At the start of any career, gaining a solid understanding of key business skills is extremely valuable. These qualifications and courses are designed to blend core skills with key finance knowledge, to give you essential business skills. This Level 1 qualification covers a range of skills and relevant supporting knowledge to help prepare students for applying numbers in business and working in a business environment. It will give students an understanding of: • How different organisations operate • How to contribute effectively in the workplace • How businesses process sales and purchases, and the documents and procedures associated with this. Students will also be equipped with the basic numerical skills needed in the workplace, such as decimals, percentages and fractions, and applying proportions and ratios. The jobs it can lead to: • Data entry clerk • Accounts administrator • Administrative assistant Entry requirements: Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths. Course Content: Working in the business environment: This unit introduces students to the skills needed in the workplace, including the importance of teamwork, communication, effective time management and professional behaviour. They’ll also learn about some of the core finance processes linked to sales and purchase orders. Learning outcomes: • Develop skills for the workplace. • Understand how organisations operate. • Understand how sales and purchases support businesses. • Apply business procedures to sales and purchases. Using numbers in business: Numeracy is an essential business skill. This unit will introduce students to the basic skills needed when working with numbers in a business environment, developing confidence and skills to use and apply numbers to a wide range of situations. Learning outcomes: • Perform simple business calculations. • Calculate decimals, fractions, percentage, proportions and ratios. • Use tools and techniques to present numerical data.

AAT Level 1 Award in Business Skills
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£395

Exploration & Production (E&P) Accounting Level 2

By EnergyEdge - Training for a Sustainable Energy Future

Enhance your knowledge of exploration and production accounting with EnergyEdge's course. Join our classroom training for expert guidance and industry-relevant skills. Enroll now!

Exploration & Production (E&P) Accounting Level 2
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£2,699 to £2,799

Feather Stone Energy Healing Training - Level 1 ​

By Creativeflow Arts & Inner Light Healing Studio

Feather Stone is a beautiful practice rooted in the shamanic energy healing tradition. It combines the power of unconditional love with the healing energies of nature. The power of unconditional love is the force of the creator, the purest energy of all. When love and compassion flow through our hearts, we become a channel for healing. Within a space of love, we can transform, release and restore energy.

Feather Stone Energy Healing Training - Level 1

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Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£45 to £280

Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF)

By BAB Business Group

The QA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who want to increase their awareness of fire safety in the workplace.  Candidates will learn basic fire safety principles in order to ensure they are keeping themselves and others in the workplace safe at all times. They will also learn what to do in the event of an emergency and the simple measures that can be taken to control the risk of fires.  With subjects covered in just half a day, this course is an ideal way to ensure that all employees have a good understanding of fire safety, whilst minimising disruption to your organisation’s day to day activity.

Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF)
Delivered In-Person in Heywood or UK WideFlexible Dates
£65

Advanced Junos Service Provider Routing

5.0(3)

By Systems & Network Training

Advanced Junos SP Routing course description This is designed to provide students with detailed coverage of OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, and routing policy. Students will gain experience in configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the Junos operating system and in monitoring device and protocol operations. This course uses Juniper Networks vMX Series Routers for the hands-on component, but the lab environment does not preclude the course from being applicable to other Juniper hardware platforms running the Junos OS. What will you learn Describe and configure OSPF area types and operations. Configure and monitor IS-IS. Describe basic BGP operation. Explain the causes for route instability. Describe how to troubleshoot routing policy. Explain the default behaviour of damping on links. Advanced Junos SP Routing course details Who will benefit: Network staff working with Junos at layer 3. Prerequisites: Junos Intermediate Routing Duration 5 days Advanced Junos SP Routing course contents OSPF OSPFv2 Review Link-State Advertisements Protocol Operations OSPF Authentication Lab: OSPF Multi-Area Networks Chapter 3: OSPF Areas Review of OSPF Areas Stub Area Operation and Configuration NSSA Operation and Configuration Route Summarization Lab: OSPF Route Summarization OSPF Case Studies and Solutions Virtual Links OSPF Multiarea Adjacencies External Reachability Lab: Advanced OSPF Options and Routing Policy Troubleshooting OSPF Troubleshooting OSPF Lab: OSPF Troubleshooting IS-IS Overview of IS-IS IS-IS PDUs Neighbors and Adjacencies Configuring and Monitoring IS-IS Lab: IS-IS Configuration and Monitoring Advanced IS-IS Operations and Configuration Options IS-IS Operations IS-IS Configuration Options IS-IS Routing Policy Lab: Advanced IS-IS Configuration Options and Routing Policy Multilevel IS-IS Networks Level 1 and Level 2 Operations Multilevel Configuration Lab: Configuring a Multilevel IS-IS Network Troubleshooting IS-IS Troubleshooting IS-IS Lab: IS-IS Troubleshooting BGP Review of BGP BGP Operations BGP Path Selection Options Configuration Options Lab: BGP and BGP Attributes BGP Attributes and Policy - Part1 BGP Policy Next Hop Origin and MED AS Path Lab: BGP Attributes - Next Hop, Origin, MED, and AS Path Attributes and Policy - Part2 Local Preference Communities Lab: BGP Attributes - Local Preference and Communities Route Reflection and Confederations Route Reflection Operation Configuration and Routing Knowledge BGP Confederations Lab: Scaling BGP BGP Route Damping Route Flap and Damping Overview Route Damping Parameters Configuring and Monitoring Route Damping Lab: BGP Route Damping Troubleshooting BGP Troubleshooting BGP Lab: BGP Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Policy Troubleshooting Policy Lab: Policy Troubleshooting

Advanced Junos Service Provider Routing
Delivered in Internationally or OnlineFlexible Dates
£4,997

Auditing in the Exploration & Production (E&P) Industry Level 1

By EnergyEdge - Training for a Sustainable Energy Future

Explore the world of auditing in the EP industry with EnergyEdge's top-rated course. Enroll today and take your career to new heights.

Auditing in the Exploration & Production (E&P) Industry Level 1
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£1,899 to £2,099

Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy

5.0(11)

By MD Massage Therapies and Training

VTCT Level 3 Diploma in massage. Study Swedish massage, hot stone therapy and Aromatherapy massage using pre blended oils.

Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy
Delivered In-Person in London + more
£1,900

Mental Health in the Workplace Level 2 (VTQ) qualification

By SMC Safety Solutions

Mental Health in the Workplace Level 2 (VTQ) qualification
Delivered In-Person in White Colne + more
£75

Essential SS7

5.0(3)

By Systems & Network Training

SS7 training course description An Introduction to Signalling System No 7. Covering the terminology, technology and topology of the Core Signalling System. What will you learn Describe the evolution of SS7. Identify the component parts of SS7. Describe the basic method of operation of SS7. Describe a basic call set-up and clear within SS7. SS7 training course details Who will benefit: Network/Systems engineers Operators/Planners. Prerequisites: Telecommunications Introduction Duration 2 days SS7 training course contents Introduction Digital Signalling, CAS, CAS Applications, CCS, Layer 1, Layer 2 (HDLC), Layer 3, Evolution of SS7, Common SS7 functions. Physical Functionality SS7 Topology, Service Switching Point (SSP), Signalling Transfer Point (STP), Service Control Point (SCP), Database Types, CMSDB, NP, LIDB, HLR, VLR, Signalling Modes, Link Types, Further Redundancy, Linksets, Signalling Routes. Addressing Addressing in SS7, E.164, ANSI PCs, ITU-T (CCITT) PCs, Connecting Networks (ISPs/NSPs). Message Transfer Part SS7 Protocol Stack, MTP Level 1, MTP Level 2, Signalling Units, Flow Control, Fill In Signalling Unit (FISU), Link Status Signalling Unit (LSSU), Message Signalling Unit (MSU), MTP Level 3. Application and User Parts Signalling Connection Control Part (SCCP), Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP), Telephone User Part, BTUP, ISDN User Part (ISUP), ISUP - Supplementary Services, ISUP - Call, Call Set-up over SS7. The Intelligent Network Function of IN, Evolution of IN, Conceptual Model, Target Services and Service Features, Independent Building Blocks.

Essential SS7
Delivered in Internationally or OnlineFlexible Dates
£1,727